Location: Dublin (Hybrid, 3 days in office)Experience: Mid-Senior Level (6+ years)Contract Type: Full-TimeOur client, an award-winning events and experience agency, is seeking a new team member for a newly created position within the agency. Whether brand-led activations, events, or interior fit-outs, the team creates connection through experience. As the studio continues to grow, there is now an opportunity for a commercially focused, creatively fluent Account Director to help lead the next chapter.The OpportunityThis role requires more than just operational excellence; it calls for a strong voice in shaping creative processes, championing team collaboration, and driving work that's both effective and award-worthy.A key mid-senior level position, the Account Director will be responsible for optimizing studio operations, strengthening workflows, and acting as the connective tissue between creative, production, and delivery teams. This is a pivotal role in translating vision into results.What You'll DoStudio & Creative OperationsAct as guardian of studio systems and processes, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose and effectively implementedManage the day-to-day operations of the studio, including resource planning and workflow managementLead project scheduling and cross-team collaboration using appropriate project management toolsWork closely with production, build, live, and services teams to ensure seamless coordination and deliveryIdentify opportunities to optimize processes and improve delivery timelinesCommercial OversightMonitor and report on studio utilization and resource forecastingSupport leadership in budgeting, scoping, and strategic planningHelp identify areas for revenue growth, operational improvements, and overall efficiency gainsTeam Leadership & DevelopmentFoster a collaborative, feedback-driven studio cultureSupport and mentor team members through coaching, workload planning, and creative developmentHelp assess skills across the team and identify areas for future growth and trainingWhat You Bring6+ years of experience in studio or project management within a creative, experiential, or agency environmentA strong background in managing creative teams and overseeing design workflowsDeep understanding of the creative process from ideation to executionCommercially aware, with strong budgeting and time management capabilitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProficiency with project management and collaboration platformsAbility to confidently manage multiple projects, personalities, and prioritiesConnections in the freelance creative community (bonus)Management: Day-to-day operations, workflow, tools, people, process - 35%Client Management: Ability to liaise with senior clients, manage expectations, guide creative - 30%Commercial Oversight: Budgeting, resource planning, profitability, pricing input - 25%Team Leadership & Culture: Mentoring, collaboration, upskilling, maintaining studio culture - 10%BenefitsCompetitive salaryEmployee Assistance ProgrammeBike to Work SchemeHybrid working (3+ days onsite)A creative, collaborative studio culture with real career progressionSalary from €60,000 DOEAt ThinkDifferently.ie, we are an equal opportunity agency. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic origin, or disability status.
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